The theme for this month’s Birchbox was “Giving”. Birchbox actually teamed up with (RED) to help raise money and awareness for the global fight against AIDS.

And guess what? You can help! Share one of the photos of my (RED) box below, one that shows the facts about AIDS, and use the code #shaRED. For every photo shared via social media, using this hashtag, Birchbox will donate $1 to the cause!

I received the color “Heart Throb” and I will more than likely be using my Birchbox points {once I have enough saved} to buy more of these…because this lip stain is excellent! I will be using this under lipsticks so that when those wear off I am still left with a little bit of color. On days when I do not really need the “full glam” lipstick provides, this gives me the perfect wash of color on my lips to prevent the “no, I’m not dying” look. It isn’t that glossy, sticky finish {which is what I despise most about lip glosses}, it literally feels like I applied the most nourishing lip moisturizer!

{side note: see below for more info on what Birchbox points are and how to get them for yourself}

In the tube this has a really fresh scent, but once I applied it, it started to have a less than favorable smell. The smell wasn’t strong, and it could have very well just been that it was reacting with other products I already had on my skin. I will say that as the lotion soaked into my hands, it made them feel so creamy and soft. Given that the smell isn’t all that noticeable unless you put the skin right up to your nose, I would consider purchasing the full size of this because of how soft it made my skin feel.

I chose this as my sample option. I am not sure what variety of tea it is supposed to smell like, but since the product is a reddish brown color, I am going to guess red tea. Whatever it is supposed to smell like is one thing, but I will tell you that it smells like fresh mashed up raspberries. In other words, amazing.

theBalm Cindy-Lou Manizer || Full Size $24 || Sample Value $1.60

This is supposed to be used as a highlighter, but it is so stinkin’ itty-bitty that unless I would use my fingers to apply {which I hate doing…I hate touching my oily fingers on my face}, you would have to use this as an eye shadow. Also, the color of this would not be something I would highlight with anyways! Would I use this as a blush? Sure. An eyeshadow? Absolutely. But not a highlighter. It is a really pretty color, just not one I would use for highlighting.

BONUS ITEM : dang Coconut Chips, Pack of 6 for $18 || Sample Value $3

Total Value of this Month’s Birchbox: $28.33

——————————————————————————————————————————————————

What is Birchbox?

Cost: $10/month

With Birchbox, you get monthly deliveries of personalized beauty, grooming, and lifestyle samples, tailored to your profile. Try cult brands, up-and-coming lines, and everything in-between. You will receive 4-5 samples {and sometimes even full-sized products!} based on your Birchbox profile and there are both a Women’s subscription and a Men’s subscription option.

Additionally, you can earn points on Birchbox simply by reviewing the products you received that month. You can use these points in the Birchbox shop to receive full sized products from the brands they have worked with in the past. Who doesn’t love freebies!?

Disclaimer : I am not receiving compensation from Birchbox for writing this post, nor am I affiliated with Birchbox or any of the products listed above, and I pay for the subscription out of my own resources. However, if you decide to purchase a Birchbox subscription through my referral link, I will receive Birchbox points that I can use to purchase additional products from Birchbox {and for that, I thank you}.

Pin the following image to be able to reference this post later!

What product you are excited to try from your Birchbox this month

Disclosure: Any products reviewed in this post were purchased by me, with my own resources unless otherwise noted {and yes, I will always make that clear}. All opinions are always my own, are not influenced in any way, and I was not paid to write this post. Affiliate links may appear in this post. If you decide to purchase a product shown, and do so through one of the affiliate links, you help support this site. For more info view my Disclosure Policy.
——————————————————————————————————————————————————